National Grapefruit Month isn't the only time you can savor the juicy fruit; you can eat the citrus all year long in a variety of different ways. Here are five ways to enjoy and cook with grapefruit. Add a teaspoon of grapefruit zest to your baked goods. Try this technique next time you make muffins, cupcakes, pound cake, or even sugar cookies! Add a few tablespoons of grapefruit juice to your Read more

While I love a good traditional mimosa any time of day, I find that making it with freshly squeezed grapefruit juice gives it a special quality (especially during National Grapefruit Month). Perhaps it's the soft pink hue or the pulpy goodness that finds its way to the top of your glass, but I really love grapefruit mimosas. For an extraspecial morning brunch or occasion, mix together a pitcher Read more

I'm loving National Grapefruit Month and the excuse it has given me to come up with tasty cocktails featuring the ruby red citrus fruit. Case in point: the Freshly Pressed. This refreshing tipple features my favorite spirit, gin, the juice from half a grapefruit, Rose's lime juice, and grapefruit bitters. Its perfectly pink hue is delicate and feminine, making it a lovely option for girls night Read more

While most citrus — lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits — are available year round, Winter is when it's at its peak. With their vibrant pink flesh and tart refreshing flavor, now is the time to enjoy the subtropical grapefruit. The grapefruit, which is a hybrid citrus born of the pomelo and sweet orange, was first discovered in Barbados in the 18th century. Today, the US is the largest Read more

Did you know we're smack dab in the middle of National Grapefruit Month? Yes, it's a wonderful time of year, when this slightly bitter (in all the right ways) citrus fruit is at its peak. We can't ignore the abundance of grapefruit all around us, so we want to celebrate it in full force! We're planning to mix up some grapefruit cocktails, find out what your favorite methods of enjoying ruby reds Read more

If you're a fan of the margarita, then you've got to try the paloma. Mexico's most popular tequila drink, the paloma traditionally consists of tequila and grapefruit soda. It's served on the rocks with a lime wedge garnish. The recipe here is an upscale take on the classic version. Instead of grapefruit soda, it's made with fresh grapefruit juice, club soda, and simple syrup. The resulting Read more

If you've found this season's salads to be a bit lacking, take inspiration from this wintry mix that lauren recently prepared.I love trying out new salad combinations; this one is grapefruit, blood orange, avocado, arugula with a homemade basil dijon mustard vinaigrette. Have a favorite version of greens? Share it with the rest of us by uploading it into the YumSugar Community's food photography Read more

Just in time for National Grapefruit Month is this recipe from FitSugar reader actorsdiet. She posted it in the Healthy Recipe community group. Broiled GrapefruitThe Actor's Diet Food Blog Get fancy with your breakfast! Ingredients Grapefruit Cinnamon Directions Cut grapefruit in half, section with a knife. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Broil for 3-4 minutes in the toaster oven. See more pics and Read more